‘Phua Chu Kang’ actors charged over anti-death penalty gathering
Lim Kay Siu and Neo Swee Lin are among five Singaporeans accused of taking part in a public assembly outside the State Courts in February last year.
Singapore actors Lim Kay Siu and Neo Swee Lin, known for their roles in the popular sitcom "Phua Chu Kang," are among five individuals charged with involvement in a gathering supporting the abolition of the death penalty. The incident occurred on February 3, 2025, outside the State Courts, an area deemed prohibited for such public assemblies.
The charges also extend to journalist Kirsten Han, activist Annamalai Kokila Parvathi, and Rocky Howe. Additionally, Ten Leu Jiun faces charges for attending two candlelight vigils at Changi prison in November 2024. Lim and Neo, who portrayed Phua Chu Kang's business rival and his mother respectively, could face fines of up to S$5,000 if found guilty. Their cases have been adjourned until October.
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